Characterization of insect-fauna of the free-ranging urban dog, Canis domesticus (L.) carcass in tropical region of Pakistan: A tool for forensic entomology

Farzana Perveen, Anzela Khan

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Department of Zoology, Shaheed Benazir Bhutto University (SBBU), Main Campus, Sheringal, Pakistan.

DOI: 10.4236/ae.2013.12007                

Abstract

As the authors’ request, the following paper published in Vol.1, No.2, 29-37, 2013 has been withdrawn from the website.

Keywords

Canis domesticus; Carcass; Decomposition; Ecological Succession Pattern; Forensic Entomology; Insect Fauna; Takht Bhai

Conflicts of Interest

The authors declare no conflicts of interest.

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